VIDEO: A Christmas Parade in Auburn

Christmas festivities bring cheer to downtown Opelika

The night of December 12, Christmas in a Railroad Town will draw in visitors and residents alike to the growing downtown.

Roads close for Christmas Parade

The Auburn Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas parade at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. Certain roads will be closed because of the parade.

UPDATED: Sen. Tom Whatley issues statement on domestic violence charge

Sen. Tom Whatley was arrested and charged with third degree domestic violence in Auburn on Tuesday, Dec 9.

Play Santa this season with the Be a Santa to a Senior Program

During this time of joy and giving during the Christmas season, there is a group of people in the community who aren't being forgotten, thanks to organizations such as Home Instead Senior Care and their Be a Santa to a Senior program.

Auburn Arts Association and Parks and Recreation team up for Eighth Annual Holiday Art Sale

The Auburn Arts Association and Auburn Parks and Recreation are partnering to host the Holiday Art Sale for the eighth consecutive year. Located at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, the event is scheduled for Dec. 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Junior member of Alpha Gamma Delta has died

Hope Johnson, junior in computer science, reportedly died yesterday, Dec. 4. Johnson was a member of Auburn's chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta.

Student airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

A car struck a 32-year-old female Auburn student at the intersection of North College Street and Tichenor Avenue just before 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.

Toys for Tots runs for another year

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, there is a chance to take a break from the festivities to get exercise. The Auburn-Opelika Running and Track Association is hosting their annual Toys For Tots run Saturday. The race will take place at Auburn High School with the help of the AHS Junior ROTC. This will be JROTC's second year helping with the race.

Auburn graduates travel the world to teach, lead and serve

Auburn students are spreading all over the globe after graduation, from Colorado all the way to Spain.

Professor of Architecture creates Auburn Gingerbread Village

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center will hold the 2014 Auburn Gingerbread Village on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to gather in the conference center where they can enjoy hot cocoa, cider, cookies and carols, while seeing Auburn recreated in gingerbread.

Former Councilman Arthur Dowdell confronts the Auburn City Council

Former Councilman Arthur Dowdell addressed the Auburn City Council claiming Councilman Clemon Byrd is not a legal resident of Ward 1 at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Byrd defeated Dowdell for the Ward 1 seat in the Aug. 26 city elections.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Miscommunication in Iron Bowl chanting

I am a student at the University of Alabama and was in attendance at the Iron Bowl game this weekend. After leaving the game I saw on social media, particularly Auburn fanpages, that many people were posting that Alabama's student section were chanting "Lutzie's dead." I was appalled upon reading this.

Citizens of Ward 5 concerned with parking around Auburn High School

Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine held a public meeting for her constituents at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church on Magnolia Avenue Monday, Dec. 1, and the primary issue brought up was the parking situation at the High School.

Pick Elementary School uses Taylor Swift song in technology contest

The Pick Elementary School students and staff members have channeled their inner Taylor Swift to enter a contest that could award them $60,000 for the school's technology infrastructure. They entered the Compass Learning Classroom Refresh contest by making a video to the Taylor Swift Song "Shake it Off," but they changed the lyrics to fit their theme, "I Need Technology."

Moore's Mill Club has Sixth Annual Turkey Trot

The Auburn community is coming together to burn some calories and help others in the community before feasting on their Thanksgiving meals this year. The 6th annual Turkey Trot is coming up Nov. 27 at the Moore's Mill Club in Auburn. Sydnee Cleveland, founder and director of the Turkey Trot, started the event five years ago.

Women return to City Council

Through the changes of city government, from an alderman system to the current Council and City Manager system, women have been involved in Auburn politics. Except for a nine-year gap from 1963-72, at least one woman served on the Council from 1955-2013, according to David Dorton, director of public affairs for Auburn.

Auburn students steal the show at Miss Alabama USA 2015

Two Auburn ladies stepped off campus and onto the stage at the Miss Alabama USA 2015 pageant. Liz Willis, junior in communication, placed first runner up to Miss Alabama USA. Caroline Pettey, sophomore in media studies, placed fourth runner up.